@Zach Larimore, head to as many networking events as possible. 

Hi @Shane Smith -- this is something your CPA will be able to walk you through very simply, based on your business structure.The basic thing to understand here is this:  there are two different "events" involved in what you are describing:  Purchase and Taxes/Filing/Deducting/etcAs far as the real estate goes, in order to purchase the property in the business name you would simply put your business name in the "buyer" space in the contract and sign on behalf of the business, and then use a loan product compatible with the business.Again, this is the purchase piece and then the tax piece comes later.

(Possible "life-events": I.e., ...Death, disability, divorce or separation, job relocation, financial problems ----> "pre or post" bankruptcy, legal problems ----> civil suits, criminal actions, ...and more!)

When there is a major weather event, it is a good idea to contact the renter to see if there are any problems.

Find local meetups to continue building relationships (Network --> Events) 6.

I am focused more on the South Shore, but facing similar pains.It seems like MF has been largely unaffected by current events thus far, but maybe we will see some buying opportunity in coming months.Best of luck and see you around here!

I think we would have to have an appraisal done to determine fair market value in the event of a buyout.

What is your remedy in the event of a seller default?

If you want to keep buying rentals, it helps to have a cash "event" periodically like flips/wholesales to capture equity and generate usable cash. 

Vegas could be a smart move based on historical trends during downturns, but just make sure you have a Plan B/C in the event the downturn doesn't happen as quickly as you expect or you have to come back to the Bay Area for family or some other emergency.